AFS Post-Doctoral Scholar
AFS Post-Doctoral Scholar
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10-04-2025
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The ruminant nutrition group in the Department of Animal & Food Sciences at the University of Kentucky is seeking an individual to join the research team as a postdoctoral professional in the Spring of 2022. A 12month postdoctoral scholar position is available under the supervision of Dr. Kyle McLeod and Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler. The successful applicant will engage in research investigating various aspects of nutritional strategies and their impacts on mTOR pathway signaling and protein synthesis in livestock. The position includes a monthly salary fringe and benefits. The academic affiliation of the selected candidate will be the Department of Animal & Food Sciences at the University of Kentucky. The position will be based on campus at the University of Kentucky Lexington KY. The individual will be required to work with other laboratory professionals to process samples and perform various laboratory analyses. Opportunities to combine applied research with cutting edge exploration using whole animal investigation mRNA seq Western blot and research techniques will be offered. This position will also provide an opportunity to interact with and gain experiences with other professionals in the field. Preferred qualifications include enthusiasm excellent written and oral communication skills professionalism teamwork ethic a strong academic record as well as scientific rigor and a desire to explore the interaction of dietary factors on physiological responses in livestock. Include a cover letter outlining interest and qualifications (onepage maximum) resume and three references with contacts.
The ruminant nutrition group in the Department of Animal & Food Sciences at the University of Kentucky is seeking an individual to join the research team as a postdoctoral professional in the Spring of 2022. A 12month postdoctoral scholar position is available under the supervision of Dr. Kyle McLeod and Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler. The successful applicant will engage in research investigating various aspects of nutritional strategies and their impacts on mTOR pathway signaling and protein synthesis in livestock. The position includes a monthly salary fringe and benefits. The academic affiliation of the selected candidate will be the Department of Animal & Food Sciences at the University of Kentucky. The position will be based on campus at the University of Kentucky Lexington KY. The individual will be required to work with other laboratory professionals to process samples and perform various laboratory analyses. Opportunities to combine applied research with cutting edge exploration using whole animal investigation mRNA seq Western blot and research techniques will be offered. This position will also provide an opportunity to interact with and gain experiences with other professionals in the field. Preferred qualifications include enthusiasm excellent written and oral communication skills professionalism teamwork ethic a strong academic record as well as scientific rigor and a desire to explore the interaction of dietary factors on physiological responses in livestock. Include a cover letter outlining interest and qualifications (onepage maximum) resume and three references with contacts.
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